Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-16

been able to deal with subjects a. easily md
rs business like as ever"
Thinking that perhaps II would be wen y
gain as much information as possible con-
cerning the immediate cause Of the Cover
nor's death the Journal man interviewed
another physician who has watched the ease
very critically. There are, said he, two In
mediate causes to the failure Of the hesst In
this case as far as can see either paralysis
of the heart or embolism of an artery, thoash
of course all physicians will differ more or
less in the matter. Ii matters not mach
now however"
Everywhere in the city were displayed
emblems of respect and mourning. The
groups of workmen clustered here and there
about the silent granite sheds told story Of
their own, as the quiet conversation caught
,he ear. These men mourned not sclhshly
but sincerely the loss of an employer and
Friend. Work was suspended in all the in
stitutions in which the deceased was inter-
es,ed and the whole State joins the Cover
|nor's late home in expressions of respect and
sorrow. The arrangements for the obse-
quies have not been perfected. II the rela-
|tiyes will allow, the body viii be placed In
state in the rotunda of the State House.
M. Charles A. Knowlton, undertaken, Augus-
|ta, has charge of the body, assisted by the
|Hallowell undertaken. The plans Of the rel
Iatives will probably be formulated today. II
lis possible that the funeral will not occur till
Monday.
At tho State House
|the news of Gov. Bodwells death was re-
|ceived with profound sorrow and regret. The
Feeling among the State officers has been
that the Governor was a sicker man than the
dispatches would indicate, but Of late the
reports of his nvalescence had been % en-
|couraging that the hope was gaining ground
House hung at half mast and business was
generally suspended, while the men at
the house gathered in groups about the ro-
tunda and Offices and in subdued tones talked
of the life and death of the great and good
man who has been so suddenly taken away,
aud who, during the past year, they have
learned to love and honor as the Chief Exec
'utive of the State. Mr.. Marble, whom the
constitution makes the successor Of Governor
'Bojwell will resume the responsible position
of Governor of Maine with the kindest wishes
aud hearty support of all the State officials.
His recognized ability and long experience In
public affairs, amply qualities him for the
discharge of the responsible duties to which
|he has been so suddenly called.
The Hon. s. S. Marble arrived in Augusta
ION the evening train and was driven im-
|medatcly to the Augusta house, Here he
|was joined by Councillors Carter, Rand,
Wood and Lord aud the other officers Of the
State. The gathering Of these gentlemen
|wbo had been 80 intimately associated with
Governor Bodwell was most solemn and i'm
'pressive, The situation was discussed and
'it was decided to call a meeting Of the Coun.
ell at 10 o'clock this.morning, at which time
MIR. Marble will assume the duties of the
vacant office. The oath will not necessarily
DE administered as the President of the Sem
in swearing to perform the duties Of that
office virtually takes oath for the perform
'ance of these duties in case of any emergency.
The rotunda, the executive and council
chambers, and the front entrance to the
State House are heavily drapcd in black.
|The work has been performed by Capt. Geo.
'E. Brown of Portland with material fur
|nished by A. Little 4 Co.
Insurance on Gov Bodwoll's Lie.
1t is reported that Gov. Bodwelrs life was
well insured, he having policy Of $4,000
u the Union Mutual of Portland, about 0l2,-
1000 in the Equitable of New York, $1,000 in
the Berkshire of Massachusetts,, and some in
other companies.